Chris Wallner, Author at SnowBrains

The Top 10 Colleges For Ski Buffs

According to thebestcolleges.org, there are tons of colleges that provide skiing and snowboarding options for their students, but this list includes the best of the best. Everyone knows that you shouldn’t go to a college without a nearby ski area, so this list will reassure your options. It’s that time of year when high school seniors are deciding which college […]

Industry News

Chris Wallner | May 3, 2022

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RED Mountain Resort, B.C. | All The Powder & Terrain, Without The Crowds

Chris Wallner | December 13, 2021

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The Legendary RV Culture of Crystal Mountain, WA’s B-Lot

Brought to you by Crystal Mountain, WA When you think of Crystal Mountain, WA, you probably think of the steep terrain, deep powder days, and athletes like Ingrid Backstrom, Tyler Ceccanti, Blair Habenicht, and Morgan Hebert that call this place home. What you might not think of is its community that fills the slopes and the motorhomes in Crystal’s B-Lot every weekend. Ingrid […]

Chris Wallner | November 17, 2021

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The Ski Resorts in North America With the Most Lifts

When evaluating a ski area, it’s important to factor in the number of lifts that the resort has because that number influences the time that you will spend in line, the terrain that you can shred, and the number of other skiers that you will encounter on the mountain. Chairlifts allow skiers and snowboarders to interact with other enthusiasts and […]

Chris Wallner | June 25, 2021

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The World’s 8 Snowiest Cities:

According to the Conde Nast Traveler, the 8 snowiest cities in the world appear to be perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, especially skiers. Although the list contains cities from all over the world, they all seem to be very familiar with shoveling and other snow removal methods. When blizzards shut down some cities, these cities go on with everyday life and […]

Weather

Chris Wallner | June 4, 2020

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Tree Well And Deep Snow Suffocation Safety Information

Brought to you by Ski California Tree well and deep snow suffocation is a serious problem in the Western USA and Canada. Incidents occur with deep snow accumulations and tree well immersions, where a skier or snowboarder falls into an area of deep, unconsolidated snow and becomes immobilized. Since 2001, there have been more snow immersion deaths in California than any other […]

Brains

Chris Wallner | February 11, 2020

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The Nowhere Special Hostel At RED Mountain Resort, BC | Modern Lodging Without The Bank-Breaking Prices

Brought to you by RED Mountain Resort The snow is falling and the season is in full swing at RED Mountain Resort in Rossland, British Columbia. The resort has received almost 10 FEET of snow this season and it looks like there’s some more on the way this week. On top of that, they just opened up 300 acres of […]

Snow Is Falling & 300 Acres Of New Terrain Is OPEN At RED Mountain Resort, BC

Brought to you by RED Mountain Resort RED Mountain Resort in Rossland, British Columbia is geared up and ready for another killer season. The resort has already received nearly 8 FEET of fresh snow and they’ve got a bunch of new offerings this season. They’ve opened up 300 acres of additional skiable terrain, a new triple chairlift, and a brand-new hostel […]